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some people are so much against girls getting educated. we provide free education to over 350 girls. i think it's like a fire. it will grow. every year my hope becomes more -- i think i can see the future. >>> want to tell you about the acclaimed book "half the sky." it's inspired a new documentary profiling kristof in a special report for cnn. he sat down with these actresses to find out what they learned about the women holding up half the sky. gabrielle union tells us how a 15-year-old girl in vietnam inspired her. >> nhi's mother had left because her father was abusive. hz abuse was so epic he was famous in their community. the father is a clock and watch repairman. everything is digital so that the business is not brisk. and instead of changing occupations or picking up another job, he came up with the bright idea for nhi to sell lottery tickets. and she figured out a way to squirrel away money to get tutoring to get food for her and her brother to get uniforms, books, supplies. and some days when she just wasn't going to be able to s
some people are so much against girls getting educated. we provide free education to over 350 girls. i think it's like a fire. it will grow. every year my hope becomes more -- i think i can see the future. >>> want to tell you about the acclaimed book "half the sky." it's inspired a new documentary profiling kristof in a special report for cnn. he sat down with these actresses to find out what they learned about the women holding up half the sky. gabrielle union tells us how...
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some people are so much against girls getting educated. we provide free education to over 350 girls. i think it is like a fire. it will grow. every year my hope becomes more. i think i can see the future. >> and razia is touching so many lives. she is just one of our top ten winners eligible to become cnn hero of the year. go to cnn.com to vote for the most inspirational hero, all ten will be honored at cnn hero, an all-star tribute, named on december second, but only one will be named hero of the year. thank you, mr. speaker, uh, members of congress. in celebration of over 75 years of our government employees insurance company, or geico...as most of you know it. ...i propose savings for everyone! i'm talking hundreds here... and furthermore.. newcaster: breaking news. the gecko is demanding free pudding. and political parties that are actual parties! with cake! and presents! ah, that was good. too bad nobody could hear me. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. it's me? alright emma, i know it's no
some people are so much against girls getting educated. we provide free education to over 350 girls. i think it is like a fire. it will grow. every year my hope becomes more. i think i can see the future. >> and razia is touching so many lives. she is just one of our top ten winners eligible to become cnn hero of the year. go to cnn.com to vote for the most inspirational hero, all ten will be honored at cnn hero, an all-star tribute, named on december second, but only one will be named...
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some people are so much against girls getting educated. we provide free education to over 350 girls. i think it's like a fire. it will grow every year my hope becomes more, i think, i can see the future. >> razia jan will join me in our 3:00 eastern hour today to share more of her story. she is just one of ten top honorees eligible to become the cnn hero of the year and receive $250,000 in the end. who will it be? you decide. go to cnnheroes.com on your mobile device to vote up to ten times a day, every day for the most inspirational hero to you. we'll be right back with a look at our top stories. what do you got? restrained driver in a motor vehicle. sir, can you hear me? two, three. just hold the bag. we need a portable x-ray, please! [ nurse ] i'm a nurse. i believe in the power of science and medicine. but i'm also human. and i believe in stacking the deck. [ female announcer ] to nurses everywhere, thank you, from johnson & johnson. nature valley trail mix bars are made with real ingredients you can see. like whole roasted nuts, chewy
some people are so much against girls getting educated. we provide free education to over 350 girls. i think it's like a fire. it will grow every year my hope becomes more, i think, i can see the future. >> razia jan will join me in our 3:00 eastern hour today to share more of her story. she is just one of ten top honorees eligible to become the cnn hero of the year and receive $250,000 in the end. who will it be? you decide. go to cnnheroes.com on your mobile device to vote up to ten...
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we provide free education to over 350 girls. i think it's like a fire that will grow every year, my hope becomes more. i think i can see the future. >> earlier, i spoke to razia jan by phone from afghanistan, and i asked her what it's been like for her since opening the school. >> this is the fiveth year, and the girls, i mean, it's amazing. and it's just a joy to see them, that they can read, they can write, and they're working on computers. and they have -- they are learning really three languags.s which would really help them as they grow old er, and my dream s for them to continue their education and continue giving them the best education that is possible under the circumstances. and to keep them safe, really. that's my goal. >> and it hasn't been easy for them. it hasn't been easy for you. give me an idea of what some of the obstacles, the roadblocks, what have they been? >> you know, as i said before and i am repeating, you know, a woman really, and girls especially, they don't have any rights, and they are not only, you
we provide free education to over 350 girls. i think it's like a fire that will grow every year, my hope becomes more. i think i can see the future. >> earlier, i spoke to razia jan by phone from afghanistan, and i asked her what it's been like for her since opening the school. >> this is the fiveth year, and the girls, i mean, it's amazing. and it's just a joy to see them, that they can read, they can write, and they're working on computers. and they have -- they are learning...
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molly corbett broad of the american council on education says the recession's heavy toll on state budgets is also a factor. >> when the state reduces its support, the only other place to turn for most colleges in the public sector is to increase tuition. >> reporter: either way, students like jackie feel left out in the cold. >> a lot of people who don't have students college n college or don't have kids my age think, like, you're wealthy enough to go to college, or you get financial aid from the government. it's not that simple. >> reporter: christine romans, cnn, new york. >> now, a recent study by fidelity investments shows families are way behind their college savings goals. fewer than 1/3 of parents with college-bound children are even considering the total cost of college. and only 30% of all families are on track to cover that hefty cost. >>> he just won an emmy for his role on "two and a half men." so how acting along side ashton kutcher different from acting alongside charlie sheen? the writer's desktop and the coordinator's phone are working on a joke with local color. the secur
molly corbett broad of the american council on education says the recession's heavy toll on state budgets is also a factor. >> when the state reduces its support, the only other place to turn for most colleges in the public sector is to increase tuition. >> reporter: either way, students like jackie feel left out in the cold. >> a lot of people who don't have students college n college or don't have kids my age think, like, you're wealthy enough to go to college, or you get...
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in fact, by thinking about where you want your education to lead, while you're still in school, you might find the best route leads somewhere you weren't even looking. let's get to work. starts with arthritis pain and a choice. take tylenol or take aleve, the #1 recommended pain reliever by orthopedic doctors. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. back to the news. >> time running out for congress and the president to reach a budget deal. if they don't we could come what's called the fiscal cliff that could cost thousands of dollars in tax increase because a slew of temporary tax cuts are due to expire in january. alison kosik is here to talk a little bit what folks on wall street are calling a major threat to the economy. why do they say that? >> reporter: it's because if you have less money in your wallet it means you have less known spend soirkts goes with this fiscal cliff. that's part of the reason economists are saying we can go into a recession if we go off this fiscal cliff because it means we would pay a lot more in money in taxes. for the average american thousands of more
in fact, by thinking about where you want your education to lead, while you're still in school, you might find the best route leads somewhere you weren't even looking. let's get to work. starts with arthritis pain and a choice. take tylenol or take aleve, the #1 recommended pain reliever by orthopedic doctors. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. back to the news. >> time running out for congress and the president to reach a budget deal. if they don't we could come what's called the...
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those people are generally people who are disenfranchised communities, people of color, people not educated. and so that debate will indeed continue. >> okay. i want to go to joe -- stay with me, if you will. i have a whole lot more questions for you. with each answer, it tends to make more questions, professor jackson. joey jackson just alluded to the politics of all of this. and with that in mind, i want to play a short sound bite that's been out there for quite a while of the pennsylvania speaker of the house. his name is mike tursi, talking about electoral tactics and strategies. he was almost ticking off on the list what voter i.d. would do for this race in the state of pennsylvania. and here are his words exactly. >> voter i.d., which is going to allow governor romney to win the state of pennsylvania. done. >> wait a second. not done as it turns out. but joe jackson, i want you to comment on the politics of it when you hear a sound bite like that. joe johns, i'm sorry, joe johns. yeah, comment on the politics of it. because that's strident stuff. >> no, i think you're absolutely right
those people are generally people who are disenfranchised communities, people of color, people not educated. and so that debate will indeed continue. >> okay. i want to go to joe -- stay with me, if you will. i have a whole lot more questions for you. with each answer, it tends to make more questions, professor jackson. joey jackson just alluded to the politics of all of this. and with that in mind, i want to play a short sound bite that's been out there for quite a while of the...
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my goal is to really make it possible for these girls to get educate educated and help them, to get the very basic rights and when to say no and how to -- the community to really treat them and -- >> it looks like you're doing -- it looks like you're doing exactly that. razia jan, thanks so much and, again, congratulations for making it to the top ten cnn heroes. the top ten have been revealed for 2012. and you can now vote for the choice that you would like to become the hero of the year. go to cnnheroes.com. this is one time when you can vote early and vote often. >>> water rates across the nation are on the rise. we'll show you the cities that are paying the most. and find out what's behind that skyrocketing water bill so many are facing. hey, i love your cereal there -- it's got that sweet honey taste. but no way it's 80 calories, right? no way, right? lady, i just drive the truck. right, there's no way right, right? have a nice day. [ male announcer ] 80 delicious calories. fiber one. like a squirrel stashes nuts, you may be muddling through allergies. try zyrtec® liquid gels. not
my goal is to really make it possible for these girls to get educate educated and help them, to get the very basic rights and when to say no and how to -- the community to really treat them and -- >> it looks like you're doing -- it looks like you're doing exactly that. razia jan, thanks so much and, again, congratulations for making it to the top ten cnn heroes. the top ten have been revealed for 2012. and you can now vote for the choice that you would like to become the hero of the...
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of course, people getting student loans are getting education for their money. they're not spending it on cars or clothes. other debt has been going down. this is taking a long time, and it's going to continue to take a long time, but in these very slow and almost imperceptible ways, the economy is healing. >> is there any reason to believe that when those new job numbers come out just four days before election day, that they wouldn't be consistent with this kind of pacing? something that we saw on friday? >> well, as ali pointed out, those job numbers are volatile and they zigzag. that pattern has been in place, and we did see some very odd patterns. i'm sure there was no fixing of the numbers, but the numbers were odd. but these numbers often get sort of smoothed out over time. they recount, they become more accurate over time. we could see another zig in the other direction when that report comes out. some economists say they would not be surprised at all if the unemployment rate went back up to 8% or above 8%. that might straighten out some of the anomalies
of course, people getting student loans are getting education for their money. they're not spending it on cars or clothes. other debt has been going down. this is taking a long time, and it's going to continue to take a long time, but in these very slow and almost imperceptible ways, the economy is healing. >> is there any reason to believe that when those new job numbers come out just four days before election day, that they wouldn't be consistent with this kind of pacing? something that...
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the teachers union is urging its members to vote yes today on an agreement with chicago's board of education. union members are encouraged to approve raises of 17% over four years and merit pay reform and measures to ensure job security. results expected wednesday or thursday. >>> to the vatican where pope benedict's former butler is taking the stand and defending himself. he's charged with stealing expensive documents that embarrassed the vatican. those point to corruption and power struggles within the church. >>> the presidential candidates have been down playing their debate performances over the past couple of weeks. president obama said that preparing for the debate was quote a drag. in the meantime, mitt romney says it's not about who wins or loses, it's about who -- well, he didn't say anything about a game. but he said, we have serious issues at play here. both men have been practicing for the debate. joining me now, the political professor, jason johnson and republican strategist thank you so much. for some reason i'm a little off kilter now, but i'm fine. jason, you know, i'm just
the teachers union is urging its members to vote yes today on an agreement with chicago's board of education. union members are encouraged to approve raises of 17% over four years and merit pay reform and measures to ensure job security. results expected wednesday or thursday. >>> to the vatican where pope benedict's former butler is taking the stand and defending himself. he's charged with stealing expensive documents that embarrassed the vatican. those point to corruption and power...
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